On Friday, August 19th, Emmy Williams and Ann Colloton with the Georgia Justice Project joined MAX to share how occupational licensing reforms could help more Georgians participate in the workforce and improve second chance hiring prospects with employers. In discussing how … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes Focused on How Occupational Licensing Reforms Can Improve Second Chance Hiring
Professional Development
MAX Talks with McKenney’s Focused on the Rising Demand for the Skilled Trades Workforce
On Wednesday, August 10th, MAX Talks featured insights from David Tzimenatos and Chad Looney with McKenney's, The locally owned and operated firm has helped shape the skylines of Atlanta and other cities and has delivered high-quality, energy-efficient solutions since 1948. … [Read more...] about MAX Talks with McKenney’s Focused on the Rising Demand for the Skilled Trades Workforce
MAX Minutes with Georgia Justice Project to Focus on Workforce Growth through Occupational Licensing Reform
Occupational licensing is required for approximately 25% of U.S. jobs and those occupations often offer lower rates of unemployment and higher wages. However, Georgia’s current licensing law creates limitations for individuals with a criminal record when looking for employment … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Georgia Justice Project to Focus on Workforce Growth through Occupational Licensing Reform
MAX Talks with McKenney’s to Focus on Workforce Needs in the Skilled Trades + the Impact of New Infrastructure Investments
McKenney’s mission is to be the best mechanical service provider to work for as an employee and to work with as a customer. Since opening its doors in Atlanta in 1948, McKenney’s has been locally owned and operated, helping shape our cities' skylines and delivering … [Read more...] about MAX Talks with McKenney’s to Focus on Workforce Needs in the Skilled Trades + the Impact of New Infrastructure Investments
MAX Minutes Focused on the Power of People with Disabilities in the Workforce and as Consumers
On Friday, July 22nd, Dahlia Shaewitz, Founder and CEO, Third Sight, LLC, joined MAX to share about the positive impact of intentionally building consumer relationships with the disability community. She was joined by Monique Bell, Business Engagement Executive, Bobby Dodd … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes Focused on the Power of People with Disabilities in the Workforce and as Consumers